Basketball Flamengo hires Luis Montero, an experienced pivot with experience in the NBA and NBB
Flamengo basketball announced, this Tuesday, the arrival of pivot Luis Montero, 33 years old, born in the Dominican Republic. The player has two NBA appearances on his resume and a spell at Minas in the 2024/25 season of the NBB (Novo Basquete Brasil), in addition to being a member of his country’s national team for more than ten years.
“I want to express my gratitude, firstly to God, for this chance to join Flamengo this season. I am very happy to be part of this team and this organization, and also to be with the fans”, declared Luis Montero.
Montero’s foray into the NBA began in 2015, with a contract signed with the Portland Trail Blazers, where he participated in regular season and playoff games. In 2017, he played for the Detroit Pistons. The power forward also played in the G-League, the NBA’s development league.
His international career includes stints with teams in the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Mexico, Argentina, Puerto Rico and Lebanon, in addition to his experience in Brazil with Minas. Before his transfer to Flamengo, Montero played for Cocodrilos, from Venezuela, this being his last team.
“I feel extremely grateful for this new opportunity granted by God to represent a club like Flamengo. My expectation is to do my best, dedicate myself completely and repay the trust placed on the court. I am very happy to arrive and start this new phase. Thank you all very much. See you soon”, concluded the new red-black reinforcement.
In search of the NBB title, not won since the 2020/21 season, Flamengo has made significant investments in its squad. In addition to Luis Montero, the Gávea club hired Yago and Didi Louzada, and guaranteed the renewals of Alexey Borges and Ruan Miranda. The arrival of Montero, with his vast international and NBA experience, reinforces the team’s strategy for the competition, which is scheduled to start in October 2026/27.
